check my findings:
http://www.coinssource.com/the-mysteries-and-puzzles-behind-the-cryptonote-technology/
http://www.coinssource.com/the-cyphernomicon-group-part/
http://www.coinssource.com/keeping-it-quiet-cryptonote-special-conclusion-part-3-of-3/
http://www.coinssource.com/famous-hhistorical-people/
much obliged
im still struggling to comprehend how a bunch of academics/cypherpunks pulls off a "scam" for a couple million bucks whilst providing virtually bullet-proof anon (min mixin is 6 btw). there has to be more to this story.
There's been some research by us (Community members) some time ago, maybe these links could come in handy as well.
http://bytecoiner.org/bytecoin-source-of-origin/
http://bytecoiner.org/bytecoin-mysteries/
http://bytecoiner.org/blast-from-the-past/